ἵλεως

cheerful (as attractive), i.e. propitious; adverbially (by Hebraism) God be gracious!, i.e. (in averting some calamity) far be it

Verses

• Matthew 16:22
• Hebrews 8:12

Words derived from it

• G2433ἱλάσκομαι hiláskomaito conciliate, i.e. (transitively) to atone for (sin), or (intransitively) be propitious
• G448ἀνίλεως aníleōsinexorable
• G2431ἱλαρός hilaróspropitious or merry ("hilarious"), i.e. prompt or willing